“…the gap between the audience age or level of appreciation for modern dance, choreographer Diane Sharp-Nachsin abridged it, capturing the free-form movements of concertgoers, but with an exciting, contemporary edge.”-

Nicole Finkbinder Philadelphia Weekly

“..it seemed like there were more than just six dancers thanks to Sharp’s adept use of canons and different levels”-

Kat Richter PhiladelphiaDance.org

“SHARP Dance Company is quickly becoming recognized for their combination of inspired artistry, imagination capturing “stories of performance” and the discipline required of such performance mastery.” Barry Livingstone ArtSpider Arts Scene, New Hampshire

Pieces of U.........confronted the pains of discrimination through dance, multimedia, and prop. The piece generated an uncomfortable and uneasy sensation, which was completely effective” –Kathleen Glynn, The Dance Journal Philadelphia

“SHARP’s performance has emerged as a center piece of the Philly Fringe” -

“…expect a roller-coaster ride of emotions and life experiences” – Denise N. Lewis, City Paper Pittsburgh

The Mission

The mission of SHARP Dance Co. is to translate raw human emotion utilizing contemporary movement to connect the audience through individual interpretation.

About SHARP

SHARP is a thirteen year old 501C-3 modern company and its theory of “meaning behind movement” is shown prominently throughout their work. SHARP feels that dance should be more than a performance, it should be an experience.

SHARP has performed throughout the U.S. in cities such as: New York, Rochester, Phoenix, Chicago, Cincinnati, Portland, Boulder, San Diego, Brooklyn, Portsmouth etc. SHARP has toured throughout Europe in Italy, England and Greece.

Artistic Director/Choreographer Diane Sharp-Nachsin was selected as a New Edge Mix Artist Award Recipient in Philadelphia. She was also chosen as a BAU Institute fellow in June 2013 in Italy and an Artist in Residence recipient in Paros, Greece 2014.